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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,478.32, 1,346,036.40 and 328,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,478.32, 1,346,036.40 and 328,665.25 is: 492,931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,478.32 : 1,346,036.40 = 328,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,478.32/1,346,036.40 = 328,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,478.32x = 1,346,036.40 × 328,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,478.32x = 442,395,389,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,395,389,915.10/897,478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,931.56

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